Plant Operator Labourers - Parks and Gardens (10261)

Central Highlands Region; Central Highlands Regional; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous superannuation

5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave

Fortnightly RDOs

Annual uniform allocation

Payroll deductions and salary-sacrific

Wages paid fortnightly

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport eligibility

Job summary

Central Highlands Regional Council invites applications for a Plant Operator Labourer in Capella. You will maintain parks, gardens and urban streetscapes, operating lawn mowers, whipper snippers and other plant equipment as part of the Capella Parks and Gardens team.

This permanent full-time role offers a stable salary of AU$87,381.37 to AU$88,697.53 per year, including superannuation and allowances, with benefits and opportunities to develop skills while serving the local community.

Qualifications

• Licence requirements for operating plant equipment and vehicles.
• Induction and traffic-related safety modules completed or to be obtained.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and work outdoors in all weather.
• Good communication when responding to public and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Maintain parks, gardens, facilities and urban streetscapes across the region.
• Operate lawn mowers, whipper snippers, tractors and other plant equipment.
• Carry out physical tasks to support Parks and Gardens facilities.

Skills

Lawn mower operation

Whipper snipping

Outdoor physical work

Communication with public

Education

Queensland C Class Provisional Licence (Manual)

General Construction Induction Card

ACDC Statement of Attainment & Commercial Operators licence

Working in Proximity to Traffic module

Job description

Plant Operator Labourer

Work Type: Permanent Full Time Location: Capella Directorate: Operations Remuneration : Stream B, Level 4 - 5: $87,381.37 to $88,697.53 per annum inclusive of superannuation & allowances.

Central Highlands Regional Council is currently seeking an enthusiastic Plant Operator Labourer to join the Capella Parks and Gardens team. In this position, you will have the opportunity to use your existing experience to develop new skills whilst working within a well-developed team. You will be responsible for a range of duties including horticulture maintenance, arboriculture maintenance, mowing, whipper snipping and weed management across the various parks, gardens, facilities and urban streetscapes. If you have an eagerness to work outdoors and a passion for providing great spaces for your local community to enjoy, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining the various parks and gardens, urban streetscapes and facilities in the Central Highlands Region
• Operating lawn mowers, whipper snippers, tractors and other plant equipment
• Carrying out physical activities to maintain Parks and Gardens facilities

Requirements

• Minimum of Queensland C Class Provisional Licence (Manual)
• General Construction Induction Card
• ACDC Statement of Attainment and Commercial Operators licence (or ability to obtain).
• Working in Proximity to Traffic modules (or ability to obtain).
• Demonstrated ability to undertake physical task associated with the position
• Sound standard of communication skills, including responding to routine enquires from the general public and fellow employees, and recording activities and standard information.

Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits. We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.

Benefits

• A generous superannuation scheme
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Fortnightly RDO’s
• Annual uniform allocation
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport eligibility

Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks

To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.

• Right to Work in Australia
• Medical Assessment
• Reference and licence checks

Applications close: Wednesday 10th November 2026 at 8am.